Thunder Tiger S3 v Xray XB8 v Mugen MBX5 Prospec v Kyosho 777 Special 1
#17
Yeah, OPS is OK. parts through horizon, but still cheaper to have OS.
#18
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gearhead3....the parts on the horizon site are for the old motors....the OPS Speedster .21 was just released in March. There are two versions, the torque version and the speed version. For the torque version the motor/pipe combo is 394 and the pipe is also adjustable for low/mid/high coming with 6 shim (3 thick and 3 thin).
#20
Cool. I did not see any OPS engines at the US gas Championships today. Saw lots of RB OS and Jammin.....Was hoping to see someone running a OPS. They do well in boats, and the two that i have sold to people were fast for Sportsman. They were the old engine.........
#21
Tech Elite
Thread Starter
i will probably buy the os.rc nitro test it and dyno'ed it.it produces 2.94 hp .but i'm still undecided.the rb seems nice too
#22
Tech Adept
one thing about the S3 is that you dont need all the hopups for it to be competitive. to only aftermarket parts you would need woul be the King heads towers and steering plate. if you get those your buggy will be indestructible.
also, go with the RB WS72. this engine screams, and is great for any track.....serios speed and power.
also, go with the RB WS72. this engine screams, and is great for any track.....serios speed and power.
#23
Tech Adept
how about this idea am i close?
I was thinking of asking the same question, which car due to after this season is over i am wanting to build a 1/8th scale and cant decide which one, i have raced electrics for 13 years and the off-road chassis only has a couple of choices, 1/8th scale seems to be a tougher choice very comparible to the touring car on-road choices. my hobby shop's dont carry much in 1/8 RACE vehicles, i believe in buying the best right up front and anything you add to the car is either replacment parts or BLING-BLING. i was looking at either the jammin car, hyper 7, S3, kyosho cars. the 1/8 scale cars to me look easier to drive than 10th scale, i am a big fan of 4 wheel drive buggy, i can wheel a elect car pretty good so 1/8 should be a easier transition cause i am learning tuning by running 1/10th gas.
#24
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I think ALL of you guys are forgetting the MOST popular 1/8th scale offroad motor KNOWN TO MAN.lol.
The Famous "P5"
Almost EVERYONE I know uses this motor
Novarossi makes it and does it for a TON of other people.
Rex,Max Power,JP prefers this motor to tune off of and more.
Great motor with some Awesome power.
Car wise I dont think you can go wrong with a SINGLE car you listed.
Simply check your local area to see what is supported.
I personally HATE everything ofna touches.Just my opinion after owning 4 of their top cars.
I think all the cars you listed are WAYYY better than what they have to offer.
Goodluck.
The Famous "P5"
Almost EVERYONE I know uses this motor
Novarossi makes it and does it for a TON of other people.
Rex,Max Power,JP prefers this motor to tune off of and more.
Great motor with some Awesome power.
Car wise I dont think you can go wrong with a SINGLE car you listed.
Simply check your local area to see what is supported.
I personally HATE everything ofna touches.Just my opinion after owning 4 of their top cars.
I think all the cars you listed are WAYYY better than what they have to offer.
Goodluck.
#25
Hi TexRacer,
Out of curiosity, is the P5 you referring to the Turbo or non-turbo version or you've tried both ?
Appreciate your sharing... Thanks !
Out of curiosity, is the P5 you referring to the Turbo or non-turbo version or you've tried both ?
Appreciate your sharing... Thanks !
#26
Tech Elite
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Bad Mika-I dont think they even make a Turbo Version of this particular motor.
It's a 5 port LONG stroke motor.
5 port for torque and then the long stroke gives you the top end.
I like the RB WS7II on BIG fast flowing tracks but it doesnt have the GRUNT the P5's have.I have tried the C5 and prefer the P5 hands down.
Hope this helps.
It's a 5 port LONG stroke motor.
5 port for torque and then the long stroke gives you the top end.
I like the RB WS7II on BIG fast flowing tracks but it doesnt have the GRUNT the P5's have.I have tried the C5 and prefer the P5 hands down.
Hope this helps.
#27
Tech Regular
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Originally Posted by TexRacer
RB WS7II on BIG fast flowing tracks but it doesnt have the GRUNT the P5's have.I have tried the C5 and prefer the P5 hands down.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
About RB, I just dusted off my WS7 (yup the OG!) and it still is really tight. I'm going to try this out w/ my JP2 pipe.
I just ordered the JP FX-21-N modified 5port. Hopefully it lives up to the hype.
#28
421b
If i'm not mistaken the turbo head turbo crank version of the p-5 is the 421B. I have the top version and It runs runs really strong.
#30
same
upon further review, you are absolutely correct.